"This is a disputed question of fact which cannot be subject matter of a contempt petition. However, the State authorities should remove the illegal
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"It further appears that the prosecutrix is a widow lady aged about 50 years and there was a gap of 72 hours in between the
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"This is a very serious case where an Advocate, who is representing the party and who is the Officer of the Court, has been pressurised to
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Andhra Pradesh High Court, in an order passed on October 15, 2026, held that an affiliating university is duty-bound to consider and dispose of an educational institution's
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"The grant of Samman Nidhi discharges an obligation of gratitude that has its source in the Constitution itself. That obligation is one of recognition, not compensation.
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"The question whether there is an automatic statutory entitlement and the question whether the Court may, in the facts of a particular case, direct disclosure in
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"Learned AGAs are officers of the Court. Whenever they inform to any officer about the compliance of the order of this Court, they are discharging their
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"Considering the circumstances on record, in our view, the appellants are entitled to the relief claimed under Section 482 of the BNSS." Supreme Court, in an
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"While party autonomy is the heart and soul of arbitration law, the question whether a party is bound to proceed for arbitration before the forum where the
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"The absence of an appeal by the accused-respondent does not, by itself, denude this Court of its appellate jurisdiction. In exercise of powers under Section
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"Section 161 CrPC statements, obviously, cannot be relied on at the trial, but definitely could be gone into at the time of cognizance, since that
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"If the final electoral roll prepared by the Election Commission of India upon completion of the SIR is published before the date of notification of
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"If the ground on which reassessment is found to be initiated is untenable, then there is no question of any other ground coming forth in
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"Times without number, this Court and several High Courts have on the constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal, even allowed orders made under Section 9, to
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"The safety and dignity of the medical professional are consequently not matters of personal privilege. They are the safeguards which serve the larger public interest
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"However, what is expected of the Authorities insofar as effective implementation of recovery of fine etc. is concerned is to freeze the online services
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"In the circumstances, we find that the ends of justice would be met if we reserve liberty to the petitioners herein... to seek clubbing of
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"Suffice it to state that the appellant has undergone incarceration for more than two years and we have been informed that only 07 out
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"One of the co-mortgagors, by redeeming the mortgage in its entirety, cannot claim a right higher than what he otherwise had, faced with a claim for partition by the
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"The High Court, in exercise of the powers under Article 226 of the Constitution, also cannot direct the Government and/or the Department to formulate a
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"The grant of Samman Nidhi discharges an obligation of gratitude that has its source in the Constitution itself. That obligation is one of recognition, not compensation.
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"Considering the circumstances on record, in our view, the appellants are entitled to the relief claimed under Section 482 of the BNSS." Supreme Court, in an
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"While party autonomy is the heart and soul of arbitration law, the question whether a party is bound to proceed for arbitration before the forum where the
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"The absence of an appeal by the accused-respondent does not, by itself, denude this Court of its appellate jurisdiction. In exercise of powers under Section
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"Section 161 CrPC statements, obviously, cannot be relied on at the trial, but definitely could be gone into at the time of cognizance, since that
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"If the final electoral roll prepared by the Election Commission of India upon completion of the SIR is published before the date of notification of
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"If the ground on which reassessment is found to be initiated is untenable, then there is no question of any other ground coming forth in
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"Times without number, this Court and several High Courts have on the constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal, even allowed orders made under Section 9, to
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"The safety and dignity of the medical professional are consequently not matters of personal privilege. They are the safeguards which serve the larger public interest
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"However, what is expected of the Authorities insofar as effective implementation of recovery of fine etc. is concerned is to freeze the online services
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"In the circumstances, we find that the ends of justice would be met if we reserve liberty to the petitioners herein... to seek clubbing of
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"Suffice it to state that the appellant has undergone incarceration for more than two years and we have been informed that only 07 out
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"Reference to the subject matter being in a mixed residential zone, either in fact or in law, cannot be treated as effacing the effect of
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"The act of demanding a bribe is a pure criminal act, not connected with official functions and not relatable to or having any linkage with
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"Insofar as the present case is concerned, the maximum punishment that could be imposed if at all the appellant is convicted of the charges is
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"The primary concern is that whoever commits any offence under the relevant Statues, both the MMDR Act as well as the Forest Act and the
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"Merely recording the submissions of the parties without any independent assessment of such submissions is not a proper approach while dealing with applications for bail. Reference
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"An agreement enforceable in law alone is a contract. Such an enforceable agreement, in the present case, will come into existence only upon execution of the
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"Nevertheless, the gravity of the allegations, however serious, cannot by itself eclipse all other considerations governing the grant of bail or justify indefinite pre-trial detention."
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"There is clear lack of uberimma fides, which is the foundation for invoking the equitable and discretionary jurisdiction for grant of bail." Supreme Court, in a
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"This is a disputed question of fact which cannot be subject matter of a contempt petition. However, the State authorities should remove the illegal
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"It further appears that the prosecutrix is a widow lady aged about 50 years and there was a gap of 72 hours in between the
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"This is a very serious case where an Advocate, who is representing the party and who is the Officer of the Court, has been pressurised to
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Andhra Pradesh High Court, in an order passed on October 15, 2026, held that an affiliating university is duty-bound to consider and dispose of an educational institution's
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"The question whether there is an automatic statutory entitlement and the question whether the Court may, in the facts of a particular case, direct disclosure in
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"Learned AGAs are officers of the Court. Whenever they inform to any officer about the compliance of the order of this Court, they are discharging their
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"One of the co-mortgagors, by redeeming the mortgage in its entirety, cannot claim a right higher than what he otherwise had, faced with a claim for partition by the
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"The High Court, in exercise of the powers under Article 226 of the Constitution, also cannot direct the Government and/or the Department to formulate a
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"The presumption which arises on the signing of the cheque cannot be rebutted merely by the report of a handwriting expert. Even if the details in the
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"If a person invests money in land intending to hold it, enjoys its income for some time, and then sells it at a profit, it
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"The right of a co-accused in respect of an approver arises only at the stage of trial... the co-accused has no right to ask for a hearing
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"The law is settled that the order of permanent alimony/ maintenance could be passed while passing a decree for dissolution of marriage and such
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"The scheme of the Act however, shows that while the authorities under the Act have got powers to deal with and determine certain issues including
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"The signature of the Magistrate as a witness and a separate endorsement under his separate signatures regarding recovery of Charas at the time of preparing this memo
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Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling, held that pre-arrest bail may be granted even in cases involving substantial financial allegations if custodial interrogation is not
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"The expression cruelty has no exhaustive definition and has to be examined having regard to the facts and circumstances of each case. Ordinary wear and
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"The statutory scheme therefore makes it clear that the immediate protection of residence and safety is distinct from the ultimate adjudication of proprietary rights." Madras
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"A litigant should not be made to suffer on account of the illness of his counsel or any bona fide lapse on the part of the
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"This Court without expressing any view on merit, admits the petitioner to bail, but subject to verification his criminal antecedent for commission of property offence." Orissa
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"Mere absence of a suicide note, by itself, cannot justify discharge where the material on record otherwise raises a grave suspicion that the deceased committed suicide, prima
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Repeal of 135-Year-Old Law: Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Mandates Technology-Neutral Proof for Digital Banking Records
The Indian legal
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The Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
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Cross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The introduction of "The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023", "The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023", and "The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023" marks a significant milestone in the Indian legal framework,
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